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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220101810042 · 06/28/2010 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
14.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime and Stone
Mine
4002545

Narrative

Injury was greasing bottom damper on west side of kiln with a manual grease gun. The grease fitting didn't allow grease to flow, He pushed harder, resulting in Tony straining his left shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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